Graduate Procurement Specialist in Burgess Hill

Finance & Operations Early Careers: Graduate Procurement Specialist opportunity Our Early in Career Development Programme accelerates your growth to directly impact patients' lives. Start your career with a UK market leader in biotechnology, recognised as the #1 Best Big Company to Work For (2021) and dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Job Purpose At Roche Diagnostics, our mission is to improve patients' lives through innovative diagnostic solutions. Procurement supports this mission by securing the suppliers, products and services needed by our business, colleagues and customers. A rare opportunity has been made available in the procurement function in the UK & Ireland team. The role is based in the Finance & Operations Directorate. The function ensures organisational efficiency and excellence through robust supply frameworks, optimised sourcing, and aligned strategic planning, foresight and execution. As a Graduate Procurement Specialist, you will join a collaborative team and gain practical experience across strategic sourcing, supply chain resilience, supplier management, commercial analysis, compliance and continuous improvement. Working with experienced professionals and stakeholders across Roche you will apply your commercially savvy mindset with academic knowledge while developing a career in procurement and supply chain management. We are looking for someone commercially inclined with a keen eye for detail, curious, motivated and eager to learn who wants to develop as a procurement professional. The role is a paid, full-time graduate role of two years' duration, based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex with hybrid working with 3 days in office. The Opportunity You will gain exposure to the full procurement lifecycle, including:

We are seeking a graduate with initiative and an interest in how procurement creates value for businesses and customers.

• A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, STEM or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant academic experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret information and draw logical conclusions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence engaging with colleagues and suppliers.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and willingness to ask questions, challenge constructively and suggest improvements.
• A collaborative, accountable and ethical approach to working with others and following policies.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, or willingness to develop these skills.
• Genuine interest in procurement, commercial management, negotiations, sourcing, supplier relationships and healthcare or diagnostics.

What will help you succeed? Extensive procurement experience is not required. We value enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to learn alongside technical knowledge.

• Strong interest in commercial processes, compliance, problem-solving, or data governance within a regulated environment
• Experience or knowledge within automation / AI, metrics, dashboards, and performance frameworks (e.g., OKRs, KPIs)
• Comfortable with a continuous improvement mindset and challenging the "why" with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating presentations or working with data in PowerBI, Appsheets, Tableau or similar tools

You will thrive if you enjoy working with data, solving problems, understanding business operations and turning ideas into practical initiatives. Above all, you should be motivated to develop, take ownership and contribute to a shared purpose.

• You will take part in our full day in person assessment centre at our Roche offices in Burgess Hill, Sussex. Further details will be provided if successful.
• Expected date: w/c 07 December 2026. The exact date will be provided if successful.
• Our focus is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success.

Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold a valid authorisation to work in the UK.

Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let's build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd.

At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants' requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

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